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1. Take a look at the stars who attended the Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing George Lucas, Cicely Tyson & others for their achievements.

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The Obamas joke around at the Kennedy Center Honors.

2. President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama

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3. Honoree George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson

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4. Actress and Broadway star Cicely Tyson (L), Conductor Seiji Ozawa (2nd-L), actress and singer Rita Moreno (C), filmmaker George Lucasa (2nd-R), and singer-songwriter Carole King (R)

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5. Tyler Perry

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6. Actress Kerry Washington

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7. Gayle King

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8. Debbie Allen

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9. Singer Usher

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10. Singer Janelle Monae

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11. Aretha Franklin and Clive Davis

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12. Viola Davis with her husband Julius Tennon

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13. Alvin Love and Gospel singer CeCe Winans

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